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(BPT) - With many real estate industry watchers predicting 2014 will be a seller’s market, you may think you won’t
need to do much to sell your
home this spring. Not so fast while more buyers are likely to
be competing for homes, that
doesn’t mean they’re willing
to settle for less than perfect.
In fact, coming out of the real
estate crash of a few years ago,
buyers have learned the importance of getting the maximum
value for their home investment.
While home prices are expected to rise in 2014, buyers
continue to have high expectations. Homes that meet buyers’ lists of “must-haves” and
“would-love-to-have” features
will be positioned to sell more
quickly and closer to - or above
- list price, experts say. So what
are homebuyers looking for in
2014?

Whole-home, beautiful
energy efficient features
In the earliest days of the
efficiency trend, many buyers
would have settled for a house
that reduced heating and cooling costs through good insulation, or cut electricity bills with
energy-sipping
appliances.
Modern buyers, however, are
interested in homes that take
a holistic approach to energy
efficiency. That means supple-

menting energy savings with
more thoughtful features like
daylighting and natural ventilation through energy-efficient
skylights, using solar-powered
water heaters, and employing
intelligent controls for skylights, other lighting and heating/cooling systems.
Buyers want energy-efficient
upgrades that also offer high
aesthetic appeal in addition to
functionality, making features

like ENERGY STAR-qualified
skylights particularly popular.
In fact, 55 percent of homebuyers in a National Association
of Home Builder’s survey said
skylights are desirable or essential. Skylight manufacturer
VELUX America notes that installing no-leak, solar-powered
fresh air (venting) skylights not
only enhances indoor air quality, but can boost energy efficiency, working in concert with
windows. Add remote-controlled, solar-powered blinds
and skylight energy performance ratings can improve as
much as 45 percent. And solar
powered skylights and blinds,
as well as the installation costs,
are eligible for a 30 percent
Federal tax credit.
Smarter size and space
While buyers will always
look to get the most bang for
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Call me! I can find the perfect property for your needs.
Many listings are available in the area from 45 acres to
600+ acre tracts. I work with many area brokers and
agents to help find or move your property. Many great
commercial sites available!

164 Trail Ridge, Sandia - 2 story
home that sits on 2 lots overlooking Lake Mathis. The lake is full
and you could be enjoying it this
summer with family and friends.
This home has plenty of room for
everyone - 5 bedrooms & 2 baths
plus the extra lot for an RV. Call
to see home today. MLS #104631

County Road 227, Orange Grove - 120
acres located off North Hwy 281, land is
fenced but currently being used as farmland. No water well, septic or electric on
property. MLS# 104739

1105 Jefferson - 3/2 located in quiet
neighborhood. Has been painted and
new floors - a diamond in the rough.
Come see this home and make it
yours. MLS #104508

County Road 321, Orange Grove - 77 +/acres off Hwy 359 in the Alfred Community. Currently being leased for cattle grazing.
MLS# 104755

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2041 E. Main St.,
Suite 300

1713 Alta Vista - $185,000 - approx
2,160 sq. ft. -3/2 This would make
a great family home. This is a cute
brick home that sits on a nice size
lot. Living room features fireplace.
MLS#104680

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Hallmark
G

PENDIN

715 CR 336 - $154,900 approx.
1,404 sq. ft. - 4/2 - This is a wonderful home on approx 5 acres. This
would be the perfect starter home.
Features a covered patio/deck with
steps leading to a concrete pad for
more space for entertaining. There
is also a large workshop that has an
approx 10 ft. overhead door-could
serve as a garage. Call today for an
appt to view! MLS# 104648

2958 North FM 2191, Falfurrias $79,900 - Cozy home on 3.30 acres,
just minutes away from town with
front and back porch, carpet grass,
trees, cement driveway, 1 bedroom,
1 bath, 2 car garage, a must see to
appreciate! Call Lisa Benavides for
appt. 361-227-9771. MLS#104538

733 Glendale - $84,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq.
ft. This a great starter/investment
home. Home has a spacious living room and features wood flooring. Call today for an appt. Home is
owned by an agent. MLS# 104410

402 Schley - 3/2, approx. 1,787 sq.
ft. This is a Beautiful Brick home.
Home features tray ceilings, marble
in master bath, granite counter tops
in kitchen and so much more. Call
today to view this home. MLS#
104714

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163 CR 471, & CR 470 - $189,900
- 5/3, approx. 2,458 sq. ft. This would
make a wonderful family home.
Home sits on approx. 1.13 acres.
Home has lots of storage space and an
open floor plan. Kitchen has lots of
cabinet space and opens to the formal
dining room. MLS# 104634

900 S Hwy 281, Falfurrias - 3/1 home,
nice cozy home, front porch, storage
shed in the back yard, large parking area.
Some remodeling and painting has been
done, Must see to appreciate. Call Lisa
at 361-227-9771 MLS# 104647

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507 S. Reforma, San Diego - 3/2 approx. 1,718 sq. ft. - $75,000. This would
make a great investment/starter home.
Home features large kitchen and a nice
size master bedroom. Call today for an
appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-2275353 MLS#104604

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607 Hobbs
- $65,000 2 bedroom,
1-bath. This
is a cute
home
that
would make
a great investment home. MLS# 104733

805 E. Collins St., San Diego $85,000 - 3/2, approx. 2,096 sq.
ft. Wonderful 1 1/2 Story home
on a nice size lot. This is a very
unique home with a sunken living room and a beautiful stairway leading to an upstairs bonus room. Call today for an appt. MLS# 104632

1515 W. Front - New York Joe’s Restaurant, all appliances, furniture, ready
to start a new
business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call
Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104354
156 CR 470 - $89,500 - This Property sits on approx.
.92 of an acre and
is ready with utilities. Property is
currently being used as a Mobile
Home Park. Mobile homes do not
convey in sale of property. Property
ready for use as a mobile home park
or for a Company’s housing location.
Call today for more information.
MLS#104635
613 Lucero $165,000 - Great
building to start
your own business.
Must see! This could be the space
you’re looking for to start your business. Will Lease. MLS# 102192

281 Bypass and FM
1554 - 528 +/- acres
with road frontage.
Cultivated fields and
brush with great commercial sites. Will divide. $2,180,000 Call
Bruce for more information at (361) 7018644 MLS# 104532
FM 2508 - 88.09
Acres next to the
King Ranch. Has
new 3 bedroom, 2
bath mobile home
that is 1.5 yrs old with a large pond, city water, feeders, water troughs, brush and high
fence on King Ranch side. Deer, turkey, hogs
and doves frequent the property. $317,724
Call Bruce 701-8644 MLS# 104518
24.53 Acs. for commercial development
at the intersection of
Cr. 129 and S Hwy
281. Great site for commercial development.
Elec. Available. $245,300. Call Bruce @
701-8644. MLS# 104625

Continued from page 3
their buck, many are deciding
that “bang” does not necessarily mean “bigger.” The great
recession saw many families
downsize into smaller homes
- with more manageable mortgages. Even with the economy
moving again, many homeowners have found they like the
efficiency and utility of smaller,
more purposeful spaces.
The functionality of a room
is now as important as its size.
Buyers will continue to embrace rooms that make the
most of the space available,
such as compact kitchens that
maximize storage, smaller
bathrooms that optimize lighting efficiency and privacy, while
saving wall space through use
of skylights, and open rooms
that serve multiple purposes.
To see how skylights would
look in any room in your home,
get a skylight planner app, take

pictures in your home, and
overlay skylights and blinds on
the images with a few clicks.
Aging-in-place potential
As more baby boomers approach and enter their golden
years, homebuyers are looking
toward the future and seeking
homes that offer the potential of allowing them to age in
place. In demand are home features that not only look good
now (such as an open floor plan
or larger bathroom) but that
can be easily adapted for older
occupants who may face challenges with mobility, vision and
other age-related issues.
A range of home features
fit the bill, including groundfloor bedrooms, ample natural lighting to enhance vision,
open floor plans that minimize
obstacles to mobility, larger
bathrooms that can easily be
fitted with grab bars, kitchens
with age-friendly features such
as touch faucets, and smaller
yards with lower maintenance
requirements.

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Risinger Realty

1504 Morningside - SELLING
UNDER APPRAISED VALUE!
Beautiful, unique and very spacious
garden home awaits you. Large
master suite with stunning bath and
closets. Great working kitchen with
Jenn-air that makes it fun to prepare dinner for one or
twenty. Awesome open area from kitchen to dining to
very spacious living area
with fireplace. Spectacular built in china cabinet with custom stained
glass decorate the dining
room wall. Tile flooring with carpeted bedrooms. Handy and spacious laundry room with sink.
Two car garage with shelving on both sides along with a storage room. Roomy
and floored attic space to tuck away those special occasion decorations. Mandatory HOA, sprinkler system and security system. Call today! MLS# 104627
•••
5.75 acres on FM 625. Great
place to build your dream home.
Nice country living.
Lois Ann Risinger, Broker
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FEATURED PROPERTY:

610 N. Hwy. 16, Freer - EXCELLENT HIGHWAY FRONTAGE
LOCATION! This property was previously the Brush Country Vet Clinic. It includes 3.615 acres of land that is partially
fenced. All metal pens/corrals are negotiable to stay, if needed
by buyer. There is one bedroom and several bonus rooms that
could easily be used as additional bedrooms, office space, etc.
There is one bathroom that is
petitioned and has a Jacuzzi tub.
There are some needed repairs and property is to be sold “AS
IS.” Shown by appointment only, to qualified buyers. $112,000.
MLS# 104724
4105 Western Dr., Corpus Christi - Located
in highly desired Calallen I.S.D. Beautiful 3/2/1
brick home that is nicely updated & MOVEIN-READY! New roof, fixtures, lam. wood &
tile flooring, fresh paint, custom tile shower in
master bath, updated kitchen & more! Nice, lg. liv. room w/beautiful fireplace
& cath. ceiling. Fenced back yard w/stg. bldg., which stays! Nice, lg. trees &
landscaping. Home Warranty provided by Seller. $130,000 MLS#104710

401 Stoner St., Freer - Very cozy
and vacant home that sits on half
an acre. Very close to schools!
Adorable kitchen with water softener system, oven & elec. stove that
will stay. 2 living areas, one with a
wood-burning fireplace. There is a nice, large screened-in back porch that’s
great for entertaining & enjoying friends & family! The machine & storage
sheds will also stay. Seller will provide Buyer with an Old Republic Home
Warranty. Seller is also willing to help with some of the lender required repairs.
Buy this home for less than paying monthly rent! $76,500 MLS# 103998

1621 S. Norton, Freer - If
you like the feel of “country
living” but want to be close
to town, this one might be for
you! This 3/2/2 block home
227 CR 157, Alice - Quiet, county livsits on half an acre and is just
ing! Very nice and move-in ready
a few minutes from schools. Property is presently rented until sold. Has newhome on 2.12 acres! Property is loer septic system, 2-car attached garage, and a lg. laundry room right off the
cated West of Alice. This 3/2 home was
kitchen area. Tile floors throughout with newer windows. Home needs some
built in 2009 and has been very well maintained. All appliances will updating and repairs. Buyer can add their own touch, so much potential!
stay and home can be sold almost fully furnished, if desired by buyer! $59,900 MLS#104021
Home is occupied, so it will be shown by appt. only/ to Pre-approved buyers
REDUCED
248,
1/2
only. This one is a must see! $159,000.MLS#104695
FM
1355,
Kingsville
COMMERCIAL
Property
is
Co-listed
with
REDUCED! 244 FM 1355, Kingsville Century 21 Hallmark/Bruce Menking at
Very nice and well maintained brick prop701-8644. Very well maintained 3/1/2
erty that could be used for many business
home on approx. 2.75 acres. Home is
purposes. Lot size is approx. .32 of an acre
presently rented until property sells.
+/-. City water is available. Presently serviced by a shared water well, with
Has a nice whirlpool tub in bathroom.
a septic system. Has central air/heat that is fairly new. Large, paved parking
Includes an efficiency apartment for rental income or
I am
area, fenced, three restrooms, three treatment rooms, two waiting room areas
guest quarters. Also, has a lg. barn, approx. 30x80.
a member of
and extra room for a small kitchenette. This property could easily be conShown by appt. only with advance notice needed.
verted into a residence or duplex. Co-brokered with C21 Hallmark/ Bruce
MLS & can show
Reduced to $132,000! MLS#104017.
Menking at 361-701-8644. $89,000 MLS# 104019
you any property in

1817 Encino - Very large home on a corner
lot in the Hillcrest area. Three living areas
give this home a roomy feel along with large
bedrooms and a mother-in-law suite! MLS#
104464

240 CR 2112 - Country living at its best!
This fully furnished 4 bedroom, 3 ½ baths
graces 5 acres where the wildlife comes to
frolic by the beautiful pond. Watch from the
safety of a fully enclosed backyard which is
cross fenced. Call today to see this rare gem.
MLS# 104495

900 St. Mary, 3/1 Very nice home on corner
lot, A must see! MLS# 104709

805 E. Collins St., San Diego $85,000 - 3/2, approx. 2,096 sq. ft.
Wonderful 1 1/2 Story home on a
nice size lot. This is a very unique
home with a sunken living room
and a beautiful stairway leading to
an upstairs bonus room. Call today
for an appt. MLS# 104632

505 E. 6th St. - $110,000 - Great
Investment property! Home sits on
approx. .51 acre. Home being sold
“As Is, Where Is.” MLS # 104475

318 N. CR 470
- $179,000 Great Business
Opportunity!
Property
sits
on approx. 2.61
acres and features a Large Metal
Building equipped with overhead
doors. Call Cynthia Carrasco for
more information at 361-227-5353.
MLS# 104573

2030 N
Hwy 281
- $54,900
A p p ro x
2857 sq.
ft - This
is a great investment property that
has some Hwy frontage. Property
being sold As Is, Where Is. Home
has been gutted for the most part.
MLS#104679

Residential Homes Offered for Sale

607 Hobbs - $65,000 - 2 bedroom, 1-bath. This is a cute
home that would make a great
investment
home.
MLS#
104733

1713 Alta Vista $185,000 - approx. 2,160 sq. ft. 3/2 - This would
make a great family home. This is a cute brick home that sits on a
nice size lot. Living room features fireplace. MLS #104680
206 W. Alice St.
- $20,900 - 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom.
Investment property. Home in need
of many repairs. MLS# 104730

146 CR 474 - $85,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath.
This is a cute home that sits on approx. .68
acs. MLS# 104732
163 CR
471, &
CR 470 $189,900
- 5/3, approx. 2,458 sq. ft. This would make a wonderful
family home. Home sits on approx. 1.13 acres.
Home has lots of storage space and an open
floor plan. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and
opens to the formal dining room. MLS# 104634

425 N.E. 8th St. - $39,900 Call Cynthia at
227-5353. MLS# 104706

4481
FM
625
$89,000 approx. 1312
sq. ft. 3/1
This would make a wonderful starter home.
This home sits on approx 10 acres. Priced
to sell! Call today for an appt. MLS#104672

507 S. Reforma,
San Diego - 3/2
approx. 1718 sq.
ft. $75,000. This
would make a
Great Investment home or Starter home. Home
features large kitchen and a nice size master
bedroom. Call today for an appt. Call Cynthia
Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104604

ING
PEND
715 CR 336 $154,900 approx
1404 sq. ft. 4/2 This is a wonderful 4 bedroom home on approx 5
acres. This woud be the perfect
starter home. Home features
a covered patio/deck area with
steps that lead you down to a concrete pad giving you more space
for family gatherings or entertaining. There is also a large work
shop that has an approx. 10 ft.
overhead door. Workshop could
also serve as a garage. Call today
for an appt. to view this home!
MLS#104648

156 CR 470 $89,500 - This Property sits on approx.
.92 of an acre and is
ready with utilities. Property is currently
being used as a Mobile Home Park. Mobile homes do not convey in sale of property. Property ready for use as a mobile
home park or for a Company’s housing location. Call today for more information.
MLS#104635

Several lots for
sale in the Alice
Acres area.

613 Lucero - $165,000 - Great building
to start your own business. Must see, this
could be the space you’re looking for to
start your business. Will Lease. MLS#
102192
197 N. Johnson - $325,000 - This would
make a Great Business Opportunity! Call
today for more information to 361-2275353. MLS #104684

LOTS AND LAND

Please call for more information.

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CR 170 - $99,680
- Great Area!
Great to build
your dream home
out in the country.
Property is located
just minutes away from the city. MLS#
102560

REDUCED!! Elsie St. Lot 6&7 (Agua Dulce) 100x300.
Very nice corner lot. Property has a gas and water me- Cnty Rd. 440 (Alice)-18.94 acres for sell. Great for
ter, and sewer lines, electrical pole for easy hook up. hunting or country living homesite. Ben Bolt ISD.
Ready to go!!! Call Kalynn for details. MLS# 104619 Property features 2 deer blinds, and a great area for
bird hunting. Nice clean piece of property with road
Lot 13 Blue Ridge - located in Carmel Hills with lake frontage. MLS# 104696. Call Kalynn @ 207-0883 for
view. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for more details
more information.

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Coyote Creek: 4 acre lot with new waterwell. Very Falfurrias - 10 acres on County Road 302. Great for
nice, restricted area to build your dream home on. Call home or business. For more information call Missy
Kalynn for copy of plat and restrictions. MLS# 104725 Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104252

Coyote Creek Estates Phase 2

12 (10+ acre tracts for sale) in restricted subdivision. Call Kalynn at
207-0883 for a copy of the plat and restrictions. MLS# 104544

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Historic Home for Sale
607 E. Seventh St. - Viewing by appt. only through an Alice Realtor速

Located in the heart of Alice, this Colonial-style, approximate 3,600 sq. ft. home features 3BR, 2-1/2
baths, 2 living areas, dining room, laundry room (upstairs), office and galley-style kitchen with new
cabinets and appliances (negotiable). Updates made to electrical, plumbing and AC. Features additional
2,200 sq. ft. (approximate) home separated as two units perfect for apartment rental income or homebased business, and small workshop. Pool on property as well, in need of some repair. Located on 5 city
lots, about 1 acre, this historic home was built by the McGill family in about 1939. Features a wireless
alarm system. This property is an amazing dream home and priced to sell at $239,000.

Call any Realtor速 in this magazine to view this home.
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